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Key Facts: Concours de Recrutement PNH Exam

0 HTG

Official recruitment fee (PNH recruitment is free and merit-based)

PNH Direction Générale 2026

18–30

Age range in the January 2026 registration notice; a later physical-stage notice states 18–25

PNH 37th-promotion notices

1.67m / 1.60m

Minimum heights for men and women in earlier recruitment directives; verify the current notice

PNH Directives 062/064

4,000

Officers targeted for recruitment and training under the P4000 program

UN S/2026/31 & Government Communiqué 2026

ENP

École Nationale de Police on Route des Frères hosts recruit training

Arrêté Statut Particulier PNH

1994

PNH created by law separating police from armed forces

Loi du 29 novembre 1994, art. 4

Recruitment for agents of the Police Nationale d'Haïti includes a written intellectual assessment and French composition, followed by physical tests, interviews, health screening, and dossier/background review. The competition has a 0 HTG recruitment fee, and candidates progress by merit. This bank provides an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for the intellectual assessment.

Sample Concours de Recrutement PNH Practice Questions

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1Under the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of Haiti, how is national state power fundamentally organized and divided?
A.Between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches
B.Between the Head of State, the Armed Forces, and Municipal Councils
C.Between the Prime Minister, the Conseil Électoral Provisoire, and the Police
D.Between the Superior Court of Auditors, the Senate, and the Departmental Assemblies
Explanation: Article 59 of the 1987 Constitution of Haiti establishes that national sovereignty is exercised through three distinct, independent powers: the Executive Power, the Legislative Power, and the Judicial Power. This tripartite separation of powers forms the bedrock of Haiti's constitutional democracy.
2What is the official institutional motto of the Police Nationale d'Haïti (PNH)?
A.L'Union fait la force
B.Protéger et Servir
C.Discipline et Dévouement
D.Ordre et Justice
Explanation: The official motto of the Police Nationale d'Haïti (PNH) is « Protéger et Servir » (To Protect and Serve). This motto defines the fundamental mission of every Haitian police officer to safeguard lives, protect private and public property, and preserve public peace.
3Under the 1987 Constitution and the Loi du 29 novembre 1994, which description best captures the legal structure of the modern Police Nationale d'Haïti?
A.The municipal police forces were merged with private security contractors under the Ministry of Interior
B.A military gendarmerie was established under the direct command of the General Staff of the Armed Forces
C.The police was separated from the military to form an autonomous civilian law enforcement body under the Ministry of Justice
D.The national guard was converted into an auxiliary branch of the Ministry of Economy and Finance
Explanation: Article 269 of the 1987 Constitution places the Police Nationale under the Ministry of Justice. Article 4 of the Loi du 29 novembre 1994 defines the PNH as a civilian body that is separate from the armed forces and independent of them.
4Under Articles 15 and 22 of the Arrêté portant Statut Particulier des Personnels de la PNH, which institution is responsible for the initial basic training of newly recruited police agents (élèves-agents)?
A.Académie Nationale de Police (ANP), used for advanced and higher-level police training
B.Centre d'Instruction Militaire de Gressier
C.École Nationale d'Administration Financière de Port-au-Prince
D.École Nationale de Police (ENP), Route des Frères, Pétion-Ville
Explanation: Articles 15 and 22 of the PNH personnel statute provide that successful direct-recruitment candidates train at the institution appropriate to their grade and, specifically, that élèves-agents complete initial training at the École de Police. Current government notices identify the École Nationale de Police on Route des Frères in Pétion-Ville as the initial-training site.
5What is the primary role of the Conseil Supérieur de la Police Nationale (CSPN) within the Haitian security sector?
A.To formulate national PNH policy and strategy and advise on major police orientations
B.To conduct forensic ballistics analysis and direct criminal investigations in departmental courts
C.To review judicial appeals against supreme court rulings regarding criminal bail
D.To manage day-to-day traffic patrols and issue municipal commercial permits
Explanation: Article 12 of the Loi du 29 novembre 1994 assigns the Conseil Supérieur de la Police Nationale responsibility for formulating national PNH policy and strategy and for advising on the institution's major orientations, organization, training, and operational effectiveness.
6Who presides over the Conseil Supérieur de la Police Nationale (CSPN) ex officio under Haitian law?
A.The Director General of the PNH
B.The Prime Minister (Premier Ministre / Chef du Gouvernement)
C.The President of the Cour de Cassation
D.The Government Commissioner (Commissaire du Gouvernement)
Explanation: Under the 1994 PNH law, the Conseil Supérieur de la Police Nationale (CSPN) is chaired by the Prime Minister (Head of Government). Its permanent members also include the Minister of Justice and Public Security, the Minister of the Interior, the Director General of the PNH, and the Inspector General of the PNH.
7Which central directorate of the PNH is specifically responsible for conducting major criminal investigations, specialized forensic work, and judicial inquiries?
A.Direction Centrale de la Police Administrative (DCPA)
B.Direction de la Logistique et du Matériel (DLM)
C.Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire (DCPJ)
D.Direction de la Coopération Internationale (DCI)
Explanation: Article 31 of the Loi du 29 novembre 1994 assigns the Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire the investigation of crimes and offences, the collection of evidence, the search for offenders, and related judicial-police functions under the competent authorities.
8Within the rank structure established by the PNH Personnel Statute, what is the exact title progression within the basic agent cadre (corps des agents)?
A.Soldat, Caporal, Sergent
B.Gardien, Brigadier, Sous-Officier
C.Auxiliaire, Titulaire, Principal
D.Agent 1, Agent 2, Agent 3, Agent 4
Explanation: Article 4 of the PNH personnel statute lists four grades in the agent cadre: Agent 1, Agent 2, Agent 3, and Agent 4. Élèves-agents are recruits in initial training rather than an additional grade in that sequence.
9Which specialized operational unit of the PNH is primarily deployed in the metropolitan area for crowd control and the restoration of public order during major protests?
A.Corps d'Intervention et de Maintien de l'Ordre (CIMO)
B.Unité de Sécurité Générale du Palais National (USGPN)
C.Police Frontalière (POLIFRONT)
D.Brigade de Protection des Mineurs (BPM)
Explanation: The Corps d'Intervention et de Maintien de l'Ordre (CIMO) is the specialized unit of the PNH tasked with riot control, crowd management, and public order maintenance in the metropolitan region. In departmental directorates, similar duties are performed by the Unités Départementales de Maintien de l'Ordre (UDMO).
10According to Article 5 of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of Haiti, what are the official languages of the nation?
A.French only, with Creole recognized as a regional dialect
B.Créole and French
C.Créole, French, and English
D.French, Spanish, and Creole
Explanation: Article 5 of the 1987 Constitution states: « Tous les Haïtiens sont unis par une Langue commune : le Créole. Le Créole et le Français sont les langues officielles de la République. » All citizens share Creole, while both Creole and French possess official constitutional status.

About the Concours de Recrutement PNH Exam

The national police agent recruitment competition (Concours de recrutement d'élèves-agents) is administered by the Police Nationale d'Haïti (PNH). Successful candidates begin initial professional training at the École Nationale de Police (ENP) on Route des Frères in Pétion-Ville.

Exam sponsor: Police Nationale d'Haïti (Direction du Personnel / Service de Recrutement Permanent). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Not published by PNH; intellectual examinations are administered in departmental testing centers across Haiti

Passing Score

Ranked by merit (no published fixed passing cut-off; candidates are ranked by score to determine eligibility for subsequent physical, medical, and interview stages)

Exam / Certification Fees

0 HTG — recruitment is free and merit-based

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

15% of this local bank

General Knowledge & Haitian Institutions (Connaissances Générales)

Civics, the 1987 Haitian Constitution, state institutions, PNH creation and structure under the Loi du 29 novembre 1994, motto (Protéger et Servir), and international organizations

15% of this local bank

Haitian History (Histoire d'Haïti)

Colonial Saint-Domingue, Haitian Revolution, Battle of Vertières (18 November 1803), Declaration of Independence (1 January 1804), founding figures (Louverture, Dessalines, Christophe, Pétion), and modern history

15% of this local bank

Haitian Geography (Géographie d'Haïti)

The ten administrative departments and chef-lieux, mountain massifs (Pic la Selle, Pic Macaya), river systems (Artibonite, Péligre), gulfs, peninsulas, coastal islands, and international borders

15% of this local bank

Basic Mathematics & Problem Solving (Mathématiques)

Arithmetic operations, fractions, percentages, proportions, unit conversions, perimeter/area calculations, and practical quantitative problems

15% of this local bank

French Language & Reading Comprehension (Langue Française)

French grammar, verb tenses and moods, past participle agreement rules, vocabulary, orthography, and reading comprehension of procedural texts

15% of this local bank

Logic & Situational Police Judgment (Logique et Sens de Jugement)

Deductive reasoning, sequences, situational judgment in law enforcement scenarios, human rights protection, impartiality, de-escalation, and lawful use of force principles

10% of this local bank

Composition Planning & Text Evaluation (Rédaction Française)

MCQ study adaptation of the official 15-line French composition requirement: report structuring, chronological sequencing, factual objectivity, logical connectors, and grammatical revision

Preparing for the Concours de Recrutement PNH Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Ranked by merit (no published fixed passing cut-off; candidates are ranked by score to determine eligibility for subsequent physical, medical, and interview stages)
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Not published by PNH; intellectual examinations are administered in departmental testing centers across Haiti
  • Exam / certification fees: 0 HTG — recruitment is free and merit-based Official sources

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Concours de Recrutement PNH: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the ten departments of Haiti, their respective chef-lieux, and key geographic features such as the Pic la Selle and Artibonite River.
2Review major dates of Haitian history, especially the 1791 Bois Caïman ceremony, the 1803 Battle of Vertières, and the 1804 Declaration of Independence.
3Practice basic mental arithmetic, fractions, percentages, and proportions without a calculator to build speed for the math section.
4Refine French grammar skills, focusing on subject-verb agreement, past participle rules, and logical transition connectors used in administrative writing.
5Study constitutional fundamentals, PNH founding principles, and situational judgment scenarios focusing on community protection and ethical policing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official admission examination format for PNH recruit intake?

The PNH process begins with administrative dossier verification and a written intellectual assessment. Officially published scope identifies general knowledge, history, geography, multiple-choice mathematics, and a composition of at least 15 lines; historical PNH papers corroborate French-language fundamentals and logic or judgment. Candidates selected after the written stage proceed to physical tests, interviews, health screening, and further dossier review.

Where does initial training take place for successful recruit candidates?

Under Articles 15 and 22 of the Arrêté portant Statut Particulier des Personnels de la Police Nationale d'Haïti, successful direct-recruitment candidates at the élève-agent level undergo initial training at the École de Police. Current government notices identify the École Nationale de Police (ENP), Route des Frères in Pétion-Ville, as the initial-training site. The separate Académie Nationale de Police (ANP) serves advanced and higher-level police training.

How much does it cost to register for the PNH recruitment concours?

The recruitment fee is 0 HTG. On 7 May 2026, the General Directorate of the PNH publicly reiterated that participation is free and based on merit. Candidates should not pay intermediaries or third-party recruiters.

What are the age and educational requirements for joining the PNH as an agent?

The January 2026 notice for the 37th promotion states Haitian nationality, age 18–30 at registration, and qualifying 9e Année Fondamentale or NS4 records. A later physical-stage notice states 18–25, so applicants should verify the controlling age range in the current PNH intake notice. Earlier Directives 062 and 064 state minimum heights of 1.67 m for men and 1.60 m for women. Current notices also require conduct, health, civil, identity, and reference documents.

How does this practice bank adapt the official PNH assessment?

This 100-question bank is an independent English-language four-option multiple-choice study adaptation designed to help candidates prepare for the knowledge, analytical reasoning, and judgment components tested on the PNH intellectual examination. It preserves authentic French excerpts where language proficiency is tested, but is not an official translation or format simulation, and cannot replace French composition writing, physical fitness training, medical checks, or background screening.